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A poll by Mott Children's Hospital found 81% of parents said their children ages 9 to 17 use the Internet without adult supervision. Almost half of children had profiles on social networking sites, according to researchers, and two-thirds of parents were worried about online predators.

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A poll by Mott Children's Hospital found 81% of parents said their children ages 9 to 17 use the Internet without adult supervision. Almost half of children had profiles on social networking sites, according to researchers, and two-thirds of parents were worried about online predators.